MediciNovaMNOV
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About: MediciNova Inc is a biopharmaceutical company. The company acquires and develops small-molecule therapeutics for the treatment of diseases with unmet medical needs with a specific focus on the U.S. market. Its products portfolio includes therapeutics such as MN-001, MN-166, MN-221 etc. The firm's current strategy is to focus its development activities on therapeutics for neurological disorders and fibrotic diseases.
Employees: 6
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q4 2024] → 1 (+0) [Q1 2025]
0.06% less ownership
Funds ownership: 10.67% [Q4 2024] → 10.61% (-0.06%) [Q1 2025]
7% less funds holding
Funds holding: 30 [Q4 2024] → 28 (-2) [Q1 2025]
30% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 7 | Existing positions reduced: 10
31% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $11M [Q4 2024] → $7.6M (-$3.39M) [Q1 2025]
50% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 2 | Existing positions closed: 4
Research analyst outlook
1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$9
577%
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Avg. target
$9
577%
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High target
$9
577%
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1 analyst rating
1 positive
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D. Boral Capital Jason Kolbert | 577%upside $9 | Buy Maintained | 9 Apr 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 months ago
MediciNova To Participate in D. Boral's Capital Global Conference on May 14, 2025
LA JOLLA, Calif., April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ: MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875), today announces that their CEO, Yuichi Iwaki, MD, Ph.D., and CBO, David H. Crean, Ph.D., will be participating in investor meetings at D. Boral Capital's, Inaugural DBC Conference on May 14, 2025 at the Plaza Hotel, New York City. The conference will bring together public and private executives with institutional investors, high-net worth individuals, and corporate clients from various sectors including Healthcare & Life Sciences. Drs. Iwaki and Crean will be discussing MediciNova's leading programs in neurologic and metabologic disorders. For more information about participation in the DBC Conference, visit https://dboralcapital.com/conference .
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 months ago
First Patient Enrolled in NIH-Funded Expanded Access Program (EAP) Trial to Evaluate MN-166 in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Patients
LA JOLLA, Calif., April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ:MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875), today announced enrollment of the first patient in the NIH-funded Expanded Access Program (EAP) trial to evaluate MN-166 (ibudilast) in patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
6 months ago
MediciNova Presents Study Update and Interim Analysis of Phase 2/3 Clinical Trial of MN-166 (ibudilast) in ALS (COMBAT-ALS Clinical Trial) at the 35th International Symposium on ALS/MND
LA JOLLA, Calif., Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ:MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875), today announces the study update and interim analysis results from the Company's COMBAT-ALS Phase 2b/3 clinical trial of MN-166 (ibudilast) in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) will be presented at the 35th International Symposium on ALS/MND held December 6-8, 2024 in Montreal, Canada.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
6 months ago
MediciNova Receives Notice of Allowance from United States Patent and Trademark Office for New Patent Covering MN-001 for Triglyceride Synthesis in the Liver
LA JOLLA, Calif., Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ:MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875), announces that it has received a Notice of Allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a pending patent application for MN-001 (Tipelukast) to cover "Method to Decrease Triglyceride Synthesis in a Liver of a Subject." The allowed claims cover a groundbreaking method for decreasing triglyceride synthesis in the liver by administering MN-001 (Tipelukast) or its metabolite or pharmaceutically acceptable salt. This method is particularly beneficial for subjects diagnosed with insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, or diabetes. Once issued, this patent is expected to expire no earlier than May 26, 2042.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
7 months ago
MediciNova Given Notice of Monetary Damages Due Under Patent Settlement of Sanofi-Novartis
LA JOLLA, Calif., Nov. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ: MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875), today announced that it was notified by Sanofi that the Sanofi/Novartis litigation was settled. Accordingly, MediciNova is entitled to receive a certain amount of monetary damages through this settlement. Further details will be provided as they become available.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
7 months ago
MediciNova Announces Update of Phase 2/3 Clinical Trial of MN-166 (ibudilast) in ALS patients (COMBAT-ALS) at the 2024 Annual NEALS Meeting (Northeast Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Consortium)
LA JOLLA, Calif., Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ:MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875), today announced the lead Principal Investigator of this clinical trial, Björn Oskarsson, MD, FAAN presented the update of an ongoing Phase 2/3 clinical trial of MN-166 (ibudilast) in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) patients at the 2024 Annual NEALS Meeting being held virtually on Oct 21-24, 2024.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
8 months ago
MediciNova to Support NIH-Funded Expanded Access Clinical Trial to Evaluate MN166 (ibudilast) in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
LA JOLLA, Calif., Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ:MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875), today announced that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) has awarded $22 million for an intermediate size Expanded Access Protocol (EAP) to evaluate the efficacy of MN-166 (ibudilast) in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)1,2.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
9 months ago
MediciNova Announces Abstract Regarding MN-166 (ibudilast) in COMBAT-ALS Clinical Trial Accepted for Poster Presentation at the 35th International Symposium on ALS / MND
LA JOLLA, Calif., Sept. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ:MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875), today announced that an abstract regarding a clinical trial of MN-166 (ibudilast) in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), COMBAT-ALS study has been selected for a poster presentation at the 35th International Symposium on ALS / MND to be held December 6-8, 2024 in Montreal, Canada. The poster presentation will be presented by lead Principal Investigator of this clinical trial, Björn Oskarsson, MD, FAAN Associate Professor of Neurology at Jacksonville, FL, Director of ALS, Center of Excellence.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
9 months ago
MediciNova Announces Acceptance of Abstract Regarding MN-166 (ibudilast) in COMBAT-ALS Clinical Trial for Presentation at the 2024 Annual NEALS (Northeast Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Consortium) Meeting
LA JOLLA, Calif., Sept. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ:MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875), today announced that an abstract was accepted for presentation regarding a clinical trial of MN-166 (ibudilast) in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), COMBAT-ALS Phase 2b/ 3 study at the 2024 Annual NEALS Meeting to be held October 21-24, 2024 (a hybrid meeting in Clearwater, Florida and Online). The presentation will be in poster format and be presented by lead Principal Investigator of the clinical trial, Björn Oskarsson, MD, FAAN, Associate Professor of Neurology at Jacksonville, FL and Director, ALS Center of Excellence.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
9 months ago
MediciNova Receives Notice of Allowance from United States Patent and Trademark Office for New Patent Covering MN-166 (ibudilast) for the Post-COVID Condition
LA JOLLA, Calif., Aug. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ:MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875), announces that it has received a Notice of Allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a pending patent application, which covers MN-166 (ibudilast) for post-COVID conditions. The Method of Use patent covers administering a therapeutically effective doses of ibudilast (or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof) to alleviate a range of post-COVID conditions including anxiety, fatigue, depression, shortness of breath, post-traumatic stress disorder, chest tightness, palpitations, smell or taste dysfunction, sleep difficulties, hair loss, and rash.
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